Definition of guard

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Guard (v. t.) An interleaved strip at the back, as in a scrap book, to guard against its breaking when filled..

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Parole :: Parole (n.) A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards..
Responsible :: Responsible (a.) Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in the office..
Baluster :: Baluster (n.) A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See Balustrade..
Guardhouse :: Guardhouse (n.) A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up..
Hayward :: Hayward (n.) An officer who is appointed to guard hedges, and to keep cattle from breaking or cropping them, and whose further duty it is to impound animals found running at large..
Guard :: Guard (v. i.) To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes..
Stacking :: Stack-guard (n.) A covering or protection, as a canvas, for a stack..
Underkeeper :: Underkeeper (n.) A subordinate keeper or guardian.
Shepherd :: Shepherd (v. t.) To tend as a shepherd; to guard, herd, lead, or drive, as a shepherd..
Cerberus :: Cerberus (n.) A monster, in the shape of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly..
Ware :: Ware (v. t.) To make ware; to warn; to take heed of; to beware of; to guard against.
Welt :: Welt (n.) That which, being sewed or otherwise fastened to an edge or border, serves to guard, strengthen, or adorn it.
Contravallation :: Contravallation (n.) A trench guarded with a parapet, constructed by besiegers, to secure themselves and check sallies of the besieged..
Safeguard :: Safeguard (n.) A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
Parade :: Parade (v. t.) Posture of defense; guard.
Defend :: Defend (v. t.) To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies..
Guardship :: Guardship (n.) Care; protection.
Hesperides :: Hesperides (n. pl.) The daughters of Hesperus, or Night (brother of Atlas), and fabled possessors of a garden producing golden apples, in Africa, at the western extremity of the known world. To slay the guarding dragon and get some of these apples was one of the labors of Hercules. Called also Atlantides..
Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To be dropped or uttered carelessly; as, an unguarded expression fell from his lips; not a murmur fell from him..
Foot Guards :: Foot Guards (pl.) Infantry soldiers belonging to select regiments called the Guards.
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